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Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Friday, February 21, 2014
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 21, 2014
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Darkside
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
500'
Vertical
600'
Comments

Well connected slab breaking around terrain features and running quite far... would definately ruin your day

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